City boosted by Noonan injury news

City manager Marty Rice received a welcome boost over the Christmas period as he welcomed Dara Noonan back into the squad.

The younger central defender had been expected to miss the rest of the season after suffering a knee injury against H&W Welders at Tillysburn in October. Having initially been been diagnosed as an ACL tear that would require surgery, a brighter prognosis was offered when a second opinion was given on the scan. Having returned to training in recent weeks, Dara will now be a welcome addition to a City squad that has been hit by injuries and suspensions all season.